I Can’t Lift a Pot
By DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
United States
May 12, 2020 10:11am CST
It sounds really ridiculous, but I can’t lift certain pots and pans. A finger or two on my right hand lock up when lifting a pot, especially these ultra heavy All Clad professional pots.
I think it’s pretty darn dangerous to lift a pot of boiling water, carry it to the sink to drain whatever is inside it, and then not be able to let go of the handle.
With the long handle I’ve been able to slide my hand off and pry one or two fingers opened.
I have trigger finger. The hand surgeon I’ve been to refuses to perform surgery on me. He suggested I use paper tape to wrap my fingers before bed to prevent making a fist in my sleep whenever my fingers start locking up. It works, so back to it I will go.
In the meantime, hubs has been the pot and pan carrier when I do the cooking.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
12 May 20
I'm glad you have your husband's help if and when its needed. That is scary.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 May 20
@DianneN 
Good to see you as well! Missed being here.
Good to see you as well! Missed being here.3 people like this
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
13 May 20
@LovingMyBabies Will you return to us?
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
12 May 20
It's wonderful that he is always there to help you when you need him, do your fingers hurt?
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My fingers only hurt after I pry them open. They ache for a while.@DianneN (247184)
• United States
12 May 20
@LowRiderX Aw, thanks. Yes, he knows and feels the same way about me.
Two silly lovebirds here.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
12 May 20
@DianneN 
That's so nice, I hope you told him that
That's so nice, I hope you told him that2 people like this
@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
12 May 20
Sorry to hear that. I have arthritis in my hands really bad. That's why I can't do needlework anymore. I'm glad hubs can help you.
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
13 May 20
@DianneN No need to be sorry. It's all part of the body breaking down! :-) Sorry you have a trigger finger.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
12 May 20
Oh dear. You're right. That does sound dangerous. Well, good thing hubs is nearby ... I hope that the condition isn't too uncomfortable.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
12 May 20
@DianneN I can understand how you would feel that. I think I would really freak out.
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@popciclecold (39518)
• United States
13 May 20
Wow, that can be painful I hope it gets better. Good your husband is there.
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@popciclecold (39518)
• United States
13 May 20
@DianneN Its amazing how a person's hand or fingers can lock up.
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@snowy22315 (182199)
• United States
12 May 20
I am sure he doesn't mind. You make fists in your sleep? Hmm, don't think I have heard of that before. Hopefully the tape will do the trick.
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@marguicha (223795)
• Chile
12 May 20
I remember decades ago when I was about to buy a set of awesome Rena Ware. Just when my husband had given in, I held one of the pots with my hand and decided that they weighed too much.
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@marguicha (223795)
• Chile
12 May 20
@DianneN I decided not to buy them. I would not have used them if they weighted so much. It is like a set of beautiful set of Japanese dinnerware I have that I have never used. It is so delicate that I wouldn´t dare place it in the dishwasher. And it is for 12 people, so it would be for special occasions
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
12 May 20
@marguicha I use my fine china for guests, but not for the grandkids.
My husband and I wash them by hand. We have it down to a science after all these years.
My husband and I wash them by hand. We have it down to a science after all these years.1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
13 May 20
Oh goodness, that is not fun, I have to be careful with my arthritis but Al is even more of a danger so I am on my own.
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@FourWalls (69030)
• United States
12 May 20
That sucks that you can’t get any surgical relief...but then, it might make things worse. That’s one of those middle age arthritis things. My mom’s fingers would lock on her. Mine do, too, occasionally, but not to the point where I drop heavy objects.
I hope you can find something to help.
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@much2say (56056)
• Los Angeles, California
14 May 20
Lock up 
? That is scary when handling a heavy pot of boiling water. Thank goodness your husband is there to help you out! I wonder if there are certain exercises you can do on your hand for that? My fingers don't lock up like that, but I do make fists and sleep on top of it (stress thing for me, I think).
? That is scary when handling a heavy pot of boiling water. Thank goodness your husband is there to help you out! I wonder if there are certain exercises you can do on your hand for that? My fingers don't lock up like that, but I do make fists and sleep on top of it (stress thing for me, I think).1 person likes this
@birjudanak (14320)
• India
13 May 20
Sorry for that you cant lift it and i am sure i will do for you if i am there. Glad your hubby did for you and hope everything alright with you.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
13 May 20
@DianneN Glad to know you feel much better today. Have a great day to you and good night from here.
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